Cassville Democrat

06/16/2025

THROUGH THE YEARS — 30 YEARS AGO: Minutes after a tornado hit Roaring River State Park, volunteer firemen, sheriff’s deputies and park workers were securing the area. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/06/11/through-the-years-69/

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: Caleb served in the Air Force Reserves. He worked in sales and opened his own company in 1983, selling industrial packaging equipment. He “mostly” retired in 2002 when he and EJ moved from Shawnee, Kansas to Golden, Mo in 2020.

Caleb Hamilton Adams, 88, of Eagle Rock, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home.

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: For 19 years, Jim managed over 21 offices and numerous employees for the construction equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar. In the early 1950s, he served in the U.S Marines in Korea. His finance career spanned an impressive total of 50 years, including his role as a bank president for 26 of those years.

James “Jim” Neal Brasel, 93, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born July 05, 1931, in Centreville, Ill., to Jessy and Jenny (Armstrong)…

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: During her career as a CPA, Darelyn worked for the cities of Joplin, Springfield, and Cassville from where she retired. After retiring she and Bob enjoyed raising Goldendoodles for a few years.

Darelyn Jean Cooper, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: Joseph ran Gunnels Trucking for 52 years, delivering milk, and operated projectors at the drive-in theater. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville.

Joseph Gunnels, 73, of Cassville, Mo, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: Kenneth was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He worked in construction, preparing oil drilling pads in Okla., building swimming pools and painting water towers.

Kenneth Lee Ruark, 90, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cassville Health Care and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: James “Jim” Edwards Jones, 83, of Seligman, Missouri sadly passed away on June 3, 2025.

James “Jim” Edwards Jones, 83, of Seligman, Missouri sadly passed away on June 3, 2025. A Celebration of Life for James will be held on Monday, June 9th at 2:00PM at Rollins Funeral Home, 1401 W…

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: Freda received her education in Cassville where she graduated from high school. She was a member of Faith Full Gospel Church in Aurora, Mo.

Freda Belle Ray, 89, of Aurora, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Willard Care Center in Willard, Mo.

06/13/2025

OBITUARY: He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. He was a Sunday school teacher, chairman of the building committee, pastor’s search committee and usher for many years.

Max Stumpff, 80, of Cassville, Mo. passed away peacefully at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark., Friday, June 6, 2025.

06/12/2025

GUEST COLUMN — JACOB BROWER: 'There’s a rule I’ve come to believe in over the years — something I call the Gas Cap Rule: when something isn’t working, start with the most obvious explanation first.'

There’s a rule I’ve come to believe in over the years — something I call the Gas Cap Rule: when something isn’t working, start with the most obvious explanation first.

06/12/2025

GUEST COLUMN — TRENT OLIPHANT: 'It’s really easy to get caught up in the day to day slog of work, kids, neighbors, bills, etc. Sometimes, we need outside motivation to help us counteract the sweeping current of life. Let the summer reading challenge be that for you. If you have kids, make sure they participate by joining with them.'

One of the disadvantages of being creative is that it seems to come with a lack of organization.

06/12/2025

GUEST COLUMN — RICHARD ASBILL: 'Maintaining a strong community image is not just about aesthetics — it’s about taking pride in where we live and making sure it’s a place that reflects our values. A positive city image goes beyond clean streets; it’s about how we present ourselves as a community.'

As we drove through Cassville this past Memorial Day weekend, the sight of flags fluttering in the wind — and the rain — along Main Street filled me with an immense sense of pride.